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'Buy property, get visa' plan upsets Phuket tourism operators
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/02/2026
» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors as well as risking an increase in property prices.
Phuket up in arms on long‑stay visa
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/02/2026
» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors who may engage in illegal activities, as well as risking an increase in property prices, making housing less affordable for local residents.
Ground game
Oped, Postbag, Published on 12/02/2026
» Re: "BJT win bodes well for conservatives", (BP, Feb 11). Given the tallies of the nationwide party list vote, I don't understand the justification for the following assertions: "BJT's landslide victory reflects a surge of nationalist sentiment" (5.9M votes); the PP suffered from "lingering voter scepticism" and "eroded public confidence" (9.8M votes).
Choosing the right air purifier for Thailand’s rising air pollution
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 08/02/2026
» As Thailand continues to battle worsening PM2.5 pollution and persistent urban smog, air purifiers have quickly shifted from optional home appliances to essential health safeguards, especially for expatriates adjusting to the country’s environmental conditions. Understanding how these machines improve indoor air quality can make a substantial difference to daily comfort and long-term well-being.
Prime Bangkok plots on the block
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/02/2026
» The Treasury Department is preparing to put more than 40 plots of land acquired through asset seizures up for sale, in addition to opening auctions to lease another 10 prime land plots in Bangkok and other provinces.
Low-rise home prices rise in EEC as condos ease
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/02/2026
» Prices for low-rise houses in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) continued to rise in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by higher land costs near industrial estates and expanding employment from new industries, while condo prices softened amid a supply glut.
Eden Estate plans B2.4bn Bang Na sports club
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/02/2026
» Eden Estate Corporation, a property developer owned by a granddaughter of Thailand's richest tycoon Dhanin Chearavanont, plans to invest 2.4 billion baht to develop a private sports club in the Bang Na area, targeting to break even within seven years.
Chinese duo held on scam suspicions in Pattaya
Online Reporters, Published on 30/01/2026
» Cybercrime police have arrested two Chinese nationals following a raid on a condominium in Pattaya, where 26 mobile phones with Chinese-language messages were found, raising suspicions of links to online scam operations.
Central Pattana Secures 63 Global Awards, Strengthening Thailand’s Presence.
Published on 30/01/2026
» Bangkok – Central Pattana plc., Thailand’s No.1 sustainable real estate leader, under the vision “Imagining better futures for all,” integrating retail, residential, hotel, and office businesses, announced a landmark achievement in 2025 by winning 63 major awards from prestigious national and international platforms. These accolades span Business and Financial Performance, Development and Design, Marketing, People Development, and Sustainability, reaffirming Central Pattana’s position as the No.1 leader in Thailand’s real estate sector.
Sena puts focus on affordable housing
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/01/2026
» SET-listed Sena Development plans to launch eight new projects this year worth 10.7 billion baht, six of which are in the affordable segment priced 1-2.5 million baht per unit, as the company wants to be the leader for affordable houses for new buyers via its rent-to-own strategy.